St. Edward Wrestling Wins Eighth Straight Ohio State Duals Title

Eagles overcome fire alarms to defeat Ohio's top teams and extend their championship streak

Published on Feb. 16, 2026

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The St. Edward High School wrestling team won its eleventh overall and eighth consecutive Ohio state wrestling duals championship on Sunday, overcoming multiple fire alarms during the competition to defeat top teams like Massillon Perry and Dublin Coffman. Led by standout wrestlers like Aiden Peterson and Cannon Driscoll, the Eagles won 8 of 14 matches in the final dual to secure the 39-29 victory and continue their dynasty as Ohio's premier high school wrestling program.

Why it matters

St. Edward's wrestling program has established itself as a dominant force in Ohio, winning 11 state duals titles overall and 8 in a row. This latest championship extends their reign atop the state's wrestling landscape, cementing their status as the team to beat year after year. The Eagles' ability to overcome adversity, like the disruptive fire alarms, and still perform at a high level highlights the program's depth, resilience and coaching prowess.

The details

In the opening dual, St. Edward easily defeated Avon Lake 64-6. They then took down Massillon Perry 47-20 in a rematch of the 2025 final. In the championship match against Dublin Coffman, the Eagles fell behind early but rallied to win 8 of the final 14 matches and secure the 39-29 victory. Key contributors included senior Aiden Peterson, freshman Cannon Driscoll, and four-time state champion Karson Brown.

  • St. Edward won its 11th overall and 8th consecutive state duals title on Sunday, February 16, 2026.
  • The Eagles opened the day with a decisive 64-6 win over Avon Lake.
  • St. Edward then defeated Massillon Perry 47-20 in a rematch of the 2025 final.
  • In the championship match, St. Edward rallied to defeat Dublin Coffman 39-29.

The players

St. Edward High School

A dominant Ohio high school wrestling program that has won 11 state duals titles overall and 8 consecutive championships.

Aiden Peterson

A senior wrestler for St. Edward who has been a key contributor to the team's championship run.

Cannon Driscoll

A freshman wrestler for St. Edward who pulled off a critical technical fall victory in the championship match against Dublin Coffman.

Karson Brown

A four-time state champion wrestler for St. Edward who secured a first-period pin in the championship match.

Dublin Coffman High School

One of the top Division I wrestling programs in Ohio that faced off against St. Edward in the championship match.

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What they’re saying

“It's kind of what we train for all year. It's what we work for. Everything we do before this is really to get ready for this and the state tournament.”

— Aiden Peterson, Senior wrestler (cleveland.com)

“I started on the green team this year. I've worked my way up. they've used me a lot this year in big matches... (you have to) have fun out there. Don't think about it too much and just do what you usually do.”

— Cannon Driscoll, Freshman wrestler (cleveland.com)

“All the work earlier in the season, this is when it pays off. But we still have to get better. This where everyone separates. You just gotta work hard these few weeks, sectionals, districts and state is when it all pays off.”

— Aiden Peterson, Senior wrestler (cleveland.com)

What’s next

The Eagles will now turn their focus to the upcoming sectional, district and state tournaments, where they hope to build on their duals championship and add more individual titles to their growing legacy.

The takeaway

St. Edward's wrestling program has established a remarkable dynasty, winning 11 state duals titles including 8 in a row. The team's ability to overcome adversity, develop talent across all grade levels, and sustain excellence year after year is a testament to the program's coaching, work ethic and commitment to excellence.